Best cities for digital nomads in 2026
CityLivably Editorial Team · Built on World Bank, WorldClim, USGS and FEMA/INFORM open data · Updated 2026
Nomad rankings usually ignore weather and disaster risk. Ours doesn't — here's the best mix of low cost, good climate and safety.
For remote workers, Swords, Ireland leads our cost-weighted ranking — affordable, comfortable climate and reasonable safety. Nomad value is mostly low cost + warm, stable weather.
Top nomad cities
- Swords, Ireland — cost 52, climate 98, safety 83
- Dundalk, Ireland — cost 52, climate 97, safety 85
- Herceg Novi, Montenegro — cost 54, climate 100, safety 79
- Porto, Portugal — cost 54, climate 100, safety 77
- Cetinje, Montenegro — cost 54, climate 98, safety 80
- Tivat, Montenegro — cost 56, climate 98, safety 78
- Bendigo, Australia — cost 50, climate 100, safety 82
- City of Port Phillip, Australia — cost 50, climate 100, safety 81
What makes a city good for nomads
Low cost of living, a comfortable year-round climate, and safety (both disaster and crime) are the foundations. Visa access and internet matter too and are the next data layers we're adding.
FAQ
Which city is cheapest for nomads?
Kotor, Montenegro is among the most affordable in our data.
Do you account for weather?
Yes — climate is a real, scored pillar, unlike most nomad lists.
Built on open data: World Bank (cost), WorldClim (climate), USGS/FEMA/INFORM (disaster risk). Transparent, verifiable estimates.